Care Assistant

Belong; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Induction with paid shadow shifts

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Belong Crewe is seeking a Care Assistant to join our village community styled home. You will work with a dedicated team to provide personal and practical care to residents, aiming to maintain high standards of care and service with compassion and respect.

Shifts include 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm, with weekends, and multiple hours per week. We offer a 4-day induction, ongoing training, pension, and opportunities for internal progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing high standard of care with dignity and respect.
• Experience working in an elderly care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Provide personal care and practical assistance to residents.
• Maintain accurate records for each resident.

Skills

Excellent communication

Elderly care experience

Team player

Independent worker

Flexible

Job description

Pay: £13.45 p/h

1x 6.5 - weekend

1x 19.5 hour including working alternate weekends both Saturday and Sunday

1x 26 hour including working alternate weekends both Saturday and Sunday

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.

We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all belong.

We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident's lives putting them at the heart of everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in

Belong Crewe.

About the Role:

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Pay: £13.45 p/h

Shifts: 8am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm a combination of the two.

Vacancies:

1x 6.5 - weekend

1x 19.5 hour including working alternate weekends both Saturday and Sunday

1x 26 hour including working alternate weekends both Saturday and Sunday

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.

We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all belong.

We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident's lives putting them at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Crewe.

About the Role:

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents' needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents' dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home

In return we offer:

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4 day classroom based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme